Head to head · Utility

Ford 8700 vs Ford 9030

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FordModel A

Ford 8700

Utility

power
127 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8700 specs
Ford 9030 Tractor
FordModel B

Ford 9030

Utility

power
116 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 9030 specs
FordFord 8700
vs
FordFord 9030

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ 8700 higher · +11 hp (+9%)
8700127 hp
9030116 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8700 is in the 91st percentile; 9030 is in the 89th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8700 higher · +133 ci (+50%)
8700401 ci
9030268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8700 is in the 90th percentile; 9030 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8700 higher · +2 (+50%)
87006
90304
Median Utility Tractor4

8700 is in the 93rd percentile; 9030 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8700 higher · +2,120 lb (+21%)
870012,270 lb
903010,150 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

8700 is in the 90th percentile; 9030 is in the 86th · 5,107 models

8700 (A)9030 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model87009030
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
ModelNot recordedBSD444T
Power Output127hp116hp8700+11 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,500RPM9030+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders648700+2 · +50%
Displacement401ci268ci8700+133 ci · +50%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke4.4in4.4inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchHydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
Length180in180inSame
Width79.2in81.3in9030+2.1 in · +3%
Height119in117in8700+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight12,270lb10,150lb8700+2,120 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed-center load-sensing
Steering TypePowerArticulated Power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type2WD4WD
Steering TypePowerArticulated Power

Electrical

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
Coolant5.3gal6.4gal9030+1.1 gal · +21%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8700Ford 9030Difference
TypeOpen operator stationCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 91st percentile (127 hp)B · 89th percentile (116 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (401 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 90th percentile (12,270 lb)B · 86th percentile (10,150 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 90th percentile (180 in)B · 90th percentile (180 in)
A · 8700B · 9030Median Utility Tractor
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